Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

Core workouts should be about more than just trying to get six-pack abs. In fact, working your deep core—not just the top layer, your rectus abdominis—goes a long way in improving your posture, ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

Unless you're, say, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the abdominal plank (currently standing at a tediously long 9 hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds) you’d be better served by ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

Heel slides may look simple but, done properly, they’re a powerful way to build deep core control and hip stability ...

Ready to ditch endless crunches and finally build a rock-solid core? Your core is a powerhouse encompassing all the muscles from your pelvis to your ribcage – abdominals, obliques, lower back, pelvic ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.